Sunstroke is a clinical picture that occurs due to the deterioration of the mechanisms that regulate body temperature as a result of being under the sun for a long time.
SYMPTOMS
In heat stroke, symptoms such as high fever, dry-hot-painful skin, severe headache, nausea, vomiting and dizziness, muscle cramps, palpitations, as well as drowsiness, confusion and coma Serious clinical pictures that can reach up to
WHO IS MORE RISKY?
Especially patients with chronic diseases (high blood pressure, diabetes, chronic kidney failure), cancer patients, overweight
or cachectic people, people with psychiatric disorders, people over 65 years old, children under 5 years old Pregnant women should be much more careful in the hot summer months.
HOW TO PROTECT?
To protect our body from the harmful effects of heat; You should not go out when the sun is intense unless you have to, Wear thin, light-colored and loose-fitting clothes that do not sweat, Accessories that will protect from sunlight such as sunglasses, hats and umbrellas should be used, Sunscreen creams should be applied half an hour before going out in the sun, at least 2.5- 3 liters of liquid should be consumed (Ayran soda water, etc.) and light foods that are easy to digest should be preferred. Take a warm shower whenever possible. Long and heavy exercises should be avoided.
TREATMENT
The person exposed to sunstroke is immediately taken to a cool place, loosened if there are tight clothes on, and lays on his side against the risk of vomiting.
To reduce body temperature, a cloth moistened with cold water can be placed on the head, chest and armpits, or it is necessary to try to cool them with coolers. If the person is conscious, fluid intake should be provided, if he is unconscious, fluid should not be given to drink if he is unconscious, and he should be transported to the nearest health institution for follow-up and treatment.
